“The Hidden Cost of Agreeability: How My Quest to Please Others Nearly Destroyed Me”
For a long stretch of my life, I was under the impression that being easygoing meant being a “good” person. You know what I mean—the unwavering “yes” to every request, the avoidance of any kind of confrontation, and the constant need to ensure everybody around me was smiling. It felt noble, didn’t it? I mean, who doesn’t want to be liked? But here’s the kicker: in a mad dash to please others, I found myself drifting farther from who I really am. I wasn’t being kind—I was being compliant. It’s as if I was shrinking into something more palatable, at a terrible cost to my own happiness and authenticity. It’s sobering how easily we can slip into this agreeability trap without even realizing it. This article dives into my journey from being a “yes-person” to learning that sometimes, saying “no” is the best gift we can give ourselves. Join me as I unravel the lessons learned on this path toward authenticity and self-assertion. LEARN MORE.
For the longest time, I thought being easygoing—always saying yes, avoiding conflict, making sure everyone liked me—was a good thing.
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